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Don’t be an April Fool During a Job Interview: Halloween Costumes, Undressing and More

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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While it may seem obvious to most that professionalism is expected, both Canadian hiring managers and job seekers say they’ve seen some pretty wild behaviour.

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While it may seem obvious to most that professionalism is expected, both Canadian hiring managers and job seekers say they’ve seen some pretty wild behaviour.
Hiring managers also report some outlandish behaviours from candidates who appeared oblivious to what is acceptable during a job interview.
For example:
“I had a candidate show up late and look like they had crawled out of bed and came straight to the interview.
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Americans Actually Agree On A Lot, Per New National Survey

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Monday, April 8, 2024

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SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnsonville, the No. 1 national sausage brand, knows a thing or two about links. In a new poll released today, the company reveals what links Americans. Johnsonville's National Temperature Check is a new national survey of 2,060 U.S. adults conducted online by The Harris Poll from Feb. 29 - March 4.

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Johnsonville's National Temperature Check is a new national survey of 2,060 U.S. adults conducted online by The Harris Poll from Feb. 29 - March 4.
The data shows Americans are finding it harder to have fun with people, and generally hanging out together less.
Other key findings from Johnsonville's National Temperature Check survey include:
It should come as no surprise, but Americans are exhausted, especially by what they see in the media.
Johnsonville's National Temperature Check found that 80% of adult Americans expressed they are exhausted by the anger and negativity in America.

Mondelēz International Releases Fifth Annual State of Snacking Report: Global Consumers Continue to Prioritize Snacking

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Consumers are choosing brands that align with their values, increasingly focused

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Consumers are choosing brands that align with their values, increasingly focused
CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced the launch of the fifth annual State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining annual insights on how consumers make snacking decisions.
This year’s report reveals that amidst ongoing global economic uncertainty, consumers continue to prioritize, purchase and prefer snacks.
This year, Mondelēz is also rolling out a standalone, complementary State of Snacking: Future Trends report showcasing longer-term consumer macro trends shaping the future of snacking.
“We have seen that snacking has helped consumers navigate the last five years,” said Martin Renaud, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Mondelēz International.

New Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Agree, Cannabis Home Grow Should Be Legal

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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The 2024 survey of Americans 21 and older conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Royal Queen Seeds (RQS), one of the world's largest and most trusted cannabis seed banks, shows that 59% of Americans agree that all Americans should have the right to legally grow cannabis at home.

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The 2024 survey of Americans 21 and older conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Royal Queen Seeds (RQS), one of the world's largest and most trusted cannabis seed banks, shows that 59% of Americans agree that all Americans should have the right to legally grow cannabis at home.
Findings suggest that home cultivation is as key to successful cannabis legalization legislation as regulated sales or record expungement.
The nationally representative study, conducted in February 2024, surveyed more than 2,000 adults ages 21 and older, among whom 713 are cannabis consumers.
Survey participants shared their thoughts on cannabis home grow laws as well as habits and purchasing patterns tied to 4/20, the largest cannabis sales day of the year.

University of Phoenix Receives Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus Recertification

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

University of Phoenix is proud to share it has been recertified as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.

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University of Phoenix is proud to share it has been recertified as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
“We are pleased to once again recognize University of Phoenix as a certified Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus for their commitment to supporting its student veterans, faculty and staff,” states Dana Allmond, Director, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
“By instituting veterans’ programs, resources and awareness throughout the university, they are fostering a positive and educational experience for student veterans.”
As a certified Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus , University of Phoenix met Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services C.A.R.E.
"In our ongoing efforts to support our student veterans, University of Phoenix proudly reaffirms its dedication to the standards established by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services," states Eric Ryan, Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at University of Phoenix.

New Spring Cleaning Survey Reveals the Time of Week When Most Americans Clean

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Now that spring has arrived, many Americans are set to begin their once-a-year spring clean.

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Now that spring has arrived, many Americans are set to begin their once-a-year spring clean.
In fact, according to a Bona/Harris Poll online survey from 2023 , 9 in 10 U.S. adults (93%) spring clean their home.
To make spring cleaning easier, ongoing cleaning and tidying can go a long way to lessen the load.
Many Americans have taken to TikTok to document their “Sunday Scaries,” the feeling of anxiety for the coming week.

Advanced Drainage Systems Marks World Water Day by Highlighting Importance of Stormwater Management

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and wastewater industries, is using this year’s World Water Day (March 22) to emphasize the need for effective stormwater management and the importance of properly managing the entire lifecycle of a raindrop.

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Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and wastewater industries, is using this year’s World Water Day (March 22) to emphasize the need for effective stormwater management and the importance of properly managing the entire lifecycle of a raindrop.
This is a message that is resonating as more Americans are growing worried about ineffective stormwater management.
The survey also found that many U.S. adults believe the impact of climate change is outpacing current stormwater management practices.
Additionally, 43% of respondents expressed concern that stormwater management in their area is not keeping up with climate changes, emphasizing the need for stronger and more sustainable water management practices.

Sovos/Brewers Association Survey: 86% of Regular Craft Beer Drinkers Support Increased Access to DtC Shipping

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

“What’s notable is the DtC shipping market is of strong interest not only to regular craft beer drinkers, but among a majority of American adults,” said Alice Katwan, president, revenue, Sovos.

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“What’s notable is the DtC shipping market is of strong interest not only to regular craft beer drinkers, but among a majority of American adults,” said Alice Katwan, president, revenue, Sovos.
Cross-country interest in DtC: 85% of regular craft beer drinkers say the ability to purchase beer via DtC shipping would make them more likely to try beer from out-of-state breweries.
Additional consumer engagement: 86% of regular craft beer drinkers say they would be likely to think more positively of a brewery that offers a DtC shipping option.
Craft brewers could gain loyal buyers through beer clubs—68% of regular craft beer drinkers would be likely to subscribe to a subscription beer club if a brewery offered DtC beer shipping.

MITRE-Harris Poll Finds U.S. Public Is Worried about the Security of Our Critical Infrastructure

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

In a new public opinion poll by MITRE and The Harris Poll, the U.S. public agrees, almost universally, that protecting our critical infrastructure is essential to our daily lives, national security, and having a global advantage.

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In a new public opinion poll by MITRE and The Harris Poll, the U.S. public agrees, almost universally, that protecting our critical infrastructure is essential to our daily lives, national security, and having a global advantage.
With temporary failures of critical infrastructure on the rise in the recent years, 8-in-10 U.S. residents (81%) are worried about how secure critical infrastructure may be.
In collaboration with public and private operators, MITRE is working across and with critical infrastructure sectors to test, identify, and remedy their cyber vulnerabilities.
The general public can prepare for attacks on critical infrastructure much like they do for storms and other natural disasters.

More than 56 million U.S. Adults – 21 Percent of Americans – Fleeced Out of $25.4 Billion in Telephone Scams in 2023, per Truecaller’s latest edition of the U.S. Spam and Scam Report

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

American adults lost more than $25.4 billion in 2023 to telephone-based scams, with 21% – more than 56.2 million people – admitting they were victimized, according to a report released today by Truecaller, the world’s leading caller ID and spam blocking app.

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American adults lost more than $25.4 billion in 2023 to telephone-based scams, with 21% – more than 56.2 million people – admitting they were victimized, according to a report released today by Truecaller, the world’s leading caller ID and spam blocking app.
“This year’s findings indicate that despite all the warnings and information available, telephone fraud continues to be a major concern.
More than 2,000 U.S. adults were surveyed in January 2024 regarding scam, and more than 2,000 U.S. adults were surveyed regarding spam.
“The research indicates a decrease in successful phone scams since the survey was last conducted in 2022, which is likely the result of widespread use of technology on current scamming methods,” said LiaBraaten.